A vintage walking cane with a concealed blade is also referred to as a sword cane. Presumably of the Chinese origin. The head of the cane is made of metal and modeled as a dragon head with an open mouth, and the dagger can be easily removed by unscrewing it from the black wooden shaft. The cane also has a rubber foot or ferrule at the bottom. In the 18th century the cane replaced the sword as an essential part of every gentlemans look. Antique and Vintage Walking Canes, Sticks, and Collectibles.